Board of Directors

HWI recently celebrated its 60th anniversary as an independent research institution- a place where cures begin through investigator-initiated projects. It has been more than 60 years since Helen Woodward Rivas gave her founding gift of $3 million in 1956 to support the leading edge research of Dr. George Koepf (the equivalent of a $26 million gift in today’s economy). I am pleased to see the impact that HWI has had over this time period and how well poised it is to have significant impact in the future. I know Helen would feel the same. I actively participate in this promising future as a friend to the Institute and I hope that you will continue to do the same. The Institute’s scientific team is talented, dedicated and inspires us daily. Please feel free to visit the Institute so that they can inspire you, too!